Comparison of ct and MRI on the detection and quantification of carotid artery calcification: The rotterdam study

Aim: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is an important risk factor for stroke. As such, quantification of carotid artery calcification, as a proxy of atherosclerosis, has become an important topic in stroke-research. Yet, population based studies are lacking in comparing these imaging modalities on the ability to detect and quantify calcification and which modality is most effective.

Source: Atherosclerosis - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Blerim Mujaj, Andres M. Arias Lorza, Arna Van Engelen, Marleen De Bruijne, Oscar H. Franco, Aad Van Der Lugt, Meike W. Vernooij, Daniel Bos Source Type: research